Career Development Specialist

1 week ago


Bishop Auckland, Durham, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Reed Health & Care is seeking a dedicated Employment Coach to join one of our well-established clients in Newcastle. This pivotal role is crucial in helping adults with learning disabilities find employment, self-employment, and volunteering opportunities.

The Employment Coach will provide training, volunteering, and work experience placements, aiming to support clients in achieving meaningful work outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with Local Authority's Transitions & Learning Disability teams to identify clients in receipt of Day Services for the Working Journey's Programme
  • Work collaboratively with external private and government agencies such as Job Centre Plus, the National Careers Services, schools/colleges, and local employers to access suitable work-experience and employment opportunities
  • Work collaboratively with the Voluntary Sector, Local Authority, and NHS Partners to secure transition from day-care to volunteering & work placements
  • Advise on work placements and employment opportunities
  • Prepare clients through job search, application, and interview stages
  • Provide mentoring & support for clients who are volunteering
  • Provide in-work facilitation for clients who have progressed to employment
  • Provide information and guidance on DWP's in-work benefits and services to support clients and hosting employers (e.g., Universal Credit, Access to Work, Disability Confident)
  • Provide pre-employment & retention support for hosting employers

Requirements:

  • Experience in a similar role, preferably working with adults with learning disabilities
  • Disability-specialist training – Positive behaviour Support, Autism awareness, Makaton, BSL (desirable)
  • Have completed safeguarding adults training (desirable)
  • Advice and guidance qualification
  • Must have a valid UK drivers license or happy to travel via public transport
  • Strong understanding of the challenges faced by this demographic in the employment sector
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to motivate and inspire confidence in others
  • Computer literate – must be able to use Microsoft Office packages and social media platforms

Benefits:

  • Up to 36 days annual leave
  • Holiday buy-back scheme
  • Discounted lunches and free refreshments
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals
  • Company pension scheme


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